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Discussion: Designing Mixed Methods Research

Mixed methods research designs refer to a set of designs that purposively mix or integrate both qualitative data and quantitative data. As with quantitative research and qualitative research, the choice to use mixed methods research is influenced by the researcher's philosophical orientation.

This week's readings provide an overview of various types of mixed methods research designs. As with previous discussions on design, the selection of the most appropriate mixed design is guided by the study's purpose and research questions and/or hypotheses. The choice of design links the research questions and/or hypotheses to the data that will be collected achieving alignment among research components.

In this Discussion, you will explore the basics of mixed methods research designs, calling upon your growing understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 4

Post your response to the question, "To what extent is mixed methods research simply taking a quantitative design and a qualitative design and putting them together?" Next, explain the types of research questions best served by mixed methods research. Then, explain one strength and one limitation of mixed methods research. Finally, provide a rationale for or against the utility of mixed methods research in your discipline.

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the extent that mixed methods research represents simply taking a quantitative design and a qualitative design and putting them together?"

In reference to mixed methods research, it is far more complex than simply mixing a quantitative design with a qualitative design as the elements that are "characteristic" within any qualitative study or quantitative study can be found in either design for any research study. In this regard, it's capable for the researcher to actually add elements from both approaches where appropriate in a research study wherein the objective is to better understand the phenomenon ...

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